REIER, Kenneth Frank Passed away peacefully at Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, one month short of 92 years. Best friend and husband of Eileen (nee Witmer) for 68 years. Much loved father of Gordon (Doris) Reier, Dianne Bailey, Sharon (Andre 2010) Blom, Keith (Elizabeth) Reier, and Margaret (Jon) Tobin. Grandpa of Theresa and Todd Bailey, Brendan Blom, Anton (Heidi) Blom, Sophie Blom, Kristen (Mark) Falkenburger, and Philip Reier. Great-grandpa of Kailey, Talia, and Naia. Predeceased by his parents Abia and Effie (nee Eckstein) Reier, his sisters Lorene Willing, and Jean Hornburg. Ken enjoyed the outdoor life, both on his farm and working at a local sawmill. In retirement he learned to enjoy golf, lawn bowling and curling. He enjoyed exploring back country roads and hiking in the woods. He also had time to volunteer in his home community. Retiring to Fairview Home in 2005 he made many new friends, especially in the games room until his ill health confined him to his apartment. Special thanks to the paramedics and C.C.A.C. for their compassionate care. A Memorial Service celebrating the life of Ken will take place at Fairview Mennonite Home, 515 Langs Drive, Cambridge on Saturday, June 1, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service starting at 1:00 p.m. A reception will follow the service. Inurnment in Manheim Mennonite Cemetery at a later date. Condolences for the family and donations to the Mennonite Central Committee or the Fairview Mennonite Home would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy and may be arranged through the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street S., Waterloo at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.
REIER, Kenneth Frank Passed away peacefully at Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, one month short of 92 years. Best friend and husband of Eileen (nee Witmer) for 68 years. Much loved father of Gordon (Doris) Reier, Dianne Bailey, Sharon (Andre 2010) Blom, Keith (Elizabeth) Reier, and Margaret (Jon) Tobin. Grandpa of Theresa and Todd Bailey, Brendan Blom, Anton (Heidi) Blom, Sophie Blom, Kristen (Mark) Falkenburger, and Philip Reier. Great-grandpa of Kailey, Talia, and Naia. Predeceased by his parents Abia and Effie (nee Eckstein) Reier, his sisters Lorene Willing, and Jean Hornburg. Ken enjoyed the outdoor life, both on his farm and working at a local sawmill. In retirement he learned to enjoy golf, lawn bowling and curling. He enjoyed exploring back country roads and hiking in the woods. He also had time to volunteer in his home community. Retiring to Fairview Home in 2005 he made many new friends, especially in the games room until his ill health confined him to his apartment. Special thanks to the paramedics and C.C.A.C. for their compassionate care. A Memorial Service celebrating the life of Ken will take place at Fairview Mennonite Home, 515 Langs Drive, Cambridge on Saturday, June 1, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service starting at 1:00 p.m. A reception will follow the service. Inurnment in Manheim Mennonite Cemetery at a later date. Condolences for the family and donations to the Mennonite Central Committee or the Fairview Mennonite Home would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy and may be arranged through the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street S., Waterloo at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.
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